What is a JC light bulb?

The JC type halogen bulb is the low voltage version of the JCD halogen bulb. It comes with a voltage of 6 volts to 28 volts. Just like the JCD bulbs, the JC type halogen bulbs come in capsule shape and are also bi-pin. JC type halogen bulbs have two types, G4 with a distance of 4 millimeters between the pins, and G6.

What is a Type T lamp?

A T stands for tube, or tubular. This is the shape of, and the designation for, a standard, straight fluorescent light bulb—though it is also clearly not a bulb in shape but rather a tube.

Can I replace my G4 halogen bulbs with LED?

I found some G4 LED bulbs on Amazon, and they fit in the fixtures just fine, but if I try to replace more than one of the halogens with the LED’s, they won’t fire up (they just barely come on at all). On a circuit with two fixtures, if I have one LED and one halogen, they light up just fine.

What is a G4 base?

G4 Bi-Pin Base light bulbs are bulbs that have a two pin (Bi-Pin) base. A G4 Bi-Pin Base bulb has a gap width between its two pins (center to center) of 4 millimeters.

What is JC type T?

3. JC Type Halogen Bulbs. This halogen bulb is a low voltage bulb, commonly found under counters, in desk lamps, or as accent lighting. This type of bulb can be be purchased in various low voltage amounts, ranging from 6 to 28 volts. These bulbs come in capsule shape and have two pins at the base of them.

What is the difference between Type T and Type J halogen bulbs?

Both are halogen bulbs, and both produce pure white light. While the T-type is tubular and can act as a single unit, the J-type is double-ended and produces 300-watt power. T-type is more suitable as indicator lights and can endure for a longer period while J-type can be used for household utensils.

How do I know what size light bulb I need?

Bulb sizing is very straightforward and simple, it is based on the diameter of the bulb at its widest point, measured in eighths of an inch (⅛”). For example, the designation “T12” indicates a tubular bulb that is 12 eighths of an inch (12/8”) in diameter (or 1 ½”).

How do I know what size base my light bulb is?

To know the base of a light bulb, identify if it is a screw type that has threads around the base, or a pin type that has 2 points of contact on the base. After that, measure the diameter of the screw base, or the distance between the two pins, in millimeters.

Can I replace 12v halogen with LED?

Fortunately, upgrading Halogen MR16 light bulbs to LED is usually a painless affair, as most LED light bulbs are now designed to retrofit to existing light fittings. All you have to do to swap your old light bulbs out is remove them from the light fixture and fit the new, shiny light bulbs in their place.

How do I know if my bulb is halogen or LED?

What’s the easiest way to tell if I have LED downlights?

1. The easiest way to tell if you have LEDs is to get in touch with us.
2. Does your light glow a slightly yellow, or orange colour when it’s switched off?
3. Halogen downlights typically have one lighting element in the centre of the globe.

What does G4 bulb mean?

What are G4 Bulbs? G4 halogen bulbs are a 12v bulb commonly found in under-cabinet, decorative, task and RV/Camper lighting. Their small size and relatively high output using 12V input makes them a great choice where space is a premium.

What are the volts of a J type light bulb?

The J type bulb is available in different sizes and voltages. The volts vary from 12 to 277, and the lengths stretch from 78 millimeters to 254 millimeters. When handling these types of bulbs, never touch to bare skin.

What kind of light bulb is a 20W?

G4 Light Bulb, G4 Halogen Bulbs 20W, 10PCS G4 Bulb 12V AC/DC Dimmable, G4 Bi-Pin Base 2800K Warm White with Long Lasting Lifetime, High Brightness 300LM T3 JC Type, G4 Light for Cabinet Light Bulbs. . . . In stock soon.

Where can I find JC type halogen bulbs?

JC Type Halogen Bulbs This halogen bulb is a low voltage bulb, commonly found under counters, in desk lamps, or as accent lighting. This type of bulb can be be purchased in various low voltage amounts, ranging from 6 to 28 volts. This bulbs come in capsule shape and have two pins at the base of them.

What’s the difference between a JC and G9?

They are similar to the JC type in that they have pins on the end, but they differ by using line voltage from 120 to 130 volts. They come in three different sizes, a G6.35 (6.35 millimeters between the pins), a G8 (millimeters between the pins), and a G9 (9 millimeters between the pins). The G9 uses two loops on the base instead of pins.